12:11 PM,
Oct. 10, 2013

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The best way for Austin Peay to slow down the country's top offense may be doing everything possible to keep it on the sideline.

Time of possession will almost certainly favor the Govs Thursday night against Eastern Illinois, which averages 43.6 points per game and leads the FCS with nearly 600 yards of total offense per game. The 4-1 Panthers haven't been held to fewer than 39 points all season, despite facing two FBS opponents, including undefeated Northern Illinois.

Austin Peay's offense ranks dead last in the FCS with just 3.2 points and 193.2 yards per game during an 0-5 start against a ...